Removing Side Member Reinforcement

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Fig 1: Side Member Reinforcement Location

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Installation position of side member reinforcement

Remove side member reinforcement.

Information: Drill out the connection point on one side only. Do not damage the plate underneath.

1.1. Drill out spotwelds using spotweld drill .

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Removing side member reinforcement

Heat bonding areas.

2.1. Pull down side member reinforcement in the inner B-pillar area -arrow A- and remove it -arrows a- .

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Removing side member reinforcement